Transitions on the Horizon: Perspectives for the European Union's future research and innovation policies

Europe will be facing unprecedented changes in the coming twenty years.

Global trends, combined with inertia in Europe's economies and societies and their chronic underinvestment in research and innovation, are likely to result in serious challenges.

The changes will also harbour opportunities which are to be found in disruptive scientific and technological developments, as well as in growing demands for societal participation in research and innovation activities